Bolgatanga Regional Hospital, also known as the Upper East Regional Hospital, is a key healthcare institution serving the Upper East Region of Ghana. Here’s an overview of the hospital:
History
- Establishment: The hospital was established to provide comprehensive healthcare services to residents of the Upper East Region and surrounding areas.
Location
- City: Bolgatanga
- Region: Upper East Region
- Country: Ghana
- Address: Located in Bolgatanga, the regional capital of the Upper East Region.
Facilities and Services
- Bed Capacity: Approximately 150 beds.
- Specialized Departments: The hospital offers a range of medical services through various specialized departments, including internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, ophthalmology, ENT (ear, nose, and throat), dermatology, and more.
- Outpatient Services: Provides general consultations, specialist clinics, and diagnostic services.
Key Units and Centers
- Accident and Emergency Centre
- Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Maternal and Child Health Centre
- Dialysis Unit
- Radiology Department
- Surgical Services
- Cardiology Unit
- Laboratory Services
Achievements and Milestones
- Modern Facilities
- Quality Healthcare Delivery
- Training and Education
- Community Health Programs
Challenges
- Resource Constraints
- High Patient Load
